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Sunday, April 15, 2007

Had a blast at the OH National Conference in Irvine. I loved spending more time with Becky. Meeting my "bosses" Amy and Tooter. I met so many awesome people Kim G, Sarah, Sally, Laura, Kathy PF, Mary Ann, Mish, Holly, Jolene, Fredling... the list goes on. If you ever get a chance to attend an OH event I highly recommend it. The speakers are wonderful and very motivational and you get oodles of freebies but the BEST part is meeting people who truly "understand" our journey.

Combine the salt, pepper, marjoram and flour on a plate. Coat the chicken in the mixture. Heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Add the broth, lemon juice and Marsala to the skillet and cook, stirring to incorporate any bits on the surface of the pan. Bring to a boil and continue to boil 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened. Serve the sauce spooned over the chicken. Makes 4 servings.

Lightly brown the leeks and onions in butter & olive oil. Then pour the chicken stock in. Whiz it with an immersion blender till semi smooth texture. Add all the veggies (except the baby spinach). Add the turkey meatballs (Foster Farms, dropped them in frozen). Transfer to crockpot on high. After 1 hour add the spinach leaves. Stir once. Cook 1 hour more. You can certainly finish on the stovetop I just made it early in the day for later so it kept simmering in the crockpot. Serve with grated parmesan.

5. Drink more water (it will help with #4 and prepare you for post-op)

6. Eliminate soda, smoking (this is required) and it will be an easier transition.

7. Figure out the why's of why you gained weight, what your eating issues are, what your trigger foods are (this is an operation on your body and not your head so it's important you deal with all of these ASAP.) Seek out a therapist if needed.

8. Take your measurements and pictures (you'll want comparisons), when the scale doesn't move you (and stalls will happen many times) will have other methods of seeing your progress.

9. Journal, blog, or if your crafty scrapbook your journey (its a good outlet for frustrations and fun post-op to look back on)

10. Make a list of everything you are looking forward to (buying new clothes, fitting in places, different activities...) that your health or weight has held you back from.

Monday, April 2, 2007

Someone posted this on the main board awhile back and I loved it! Sorry I didn't note who but if you e-mail me I'll credit you. Thanks for the inspiration... edited to add: she stepped forward: TY to Bette B.

Your weight loss =

1 pound = a Guinea Pig1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs3 pounds = an average human brain4 pounds = an ostrich egg5 pounds = a Chihuahua6 pounds = a human’s skin7.5 pounds = an average newborn8 pounds = a human head10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year11 pounds = an average housecat12 pounds = a Bald Eagle15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain20 pounds = an automobile tire23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream25 pounds = an average 2 year old30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year33 pounds = a cinder block36 pounds = a mid-size microwave40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg44 pounds = an elephant’s heart50 pounds = a small bale of hay55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year70 pounds = an Irish Setter77 pounds = a gold brick80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf100 pounds = a 2 month old horse111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month130 pounds = a newborn giraffe138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary187 pounds = an average adult man200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger300 pounds = an average football lineman400 pounds = a Welsh pony

Copyright 2005, Bette B. May not be reproduced with permission from the author. Please do not repost without proper acknowledgment.

About Me

I had my guts rearranged (aka Weight Loss Surgery, RNY gastric bypass surgery June 2006) This blog is basically me rambling about my world. I also post recipes that I've adapted to make weight loss surgery friendly.
I love to cook.
I have always loved to cook. It's my creative outlet. I was scared that having weight loss surgery would put an end to my days in the kitchen but happily it did not. I actually get to be even more creative by analyzing a favorite recipe and seeing where I can make changes to make a healthier version of a pre-op favorite.